Artist description The WhatUp Phunk Band is a high-octane group that combines it's intricate instrumentation andharmony-laden vocals to produce a modern soul, funk sound.The WhatUp Phunk Band has become a dominating musical force in the area. Playing major clubs, corporate, and private functions in the New York/ CT area since '92 with engagements at Foxwood casino and Mohegan Sun casino, and major outdoor festivals such as Norwalk's Oyster fest,has helped elevate these seven musicians to their current level of popularity. Because of their many influences such as jazz, fusion, r&b, reggae, and rock, WhatUp performs a unique repretoire of original funk and classic crowd favorites. Combining the "old school" with the "new school" has become WhatUp's key to success, covering artists such as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, A.W.B., Tower of Power, the Isley Brothers, Prince, Jodeci and the latest r&b supergroup Next.

Music Style FUNK

Musical Influences P-Funk, Earth,Wind&Fire, Tower of Power, Miles Davis

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Group Members The WhatUp Phunk Band:"Founder/$$$ Negotiator"- Kevin Franklin, guitar and vocals"Computer Creative"- Thom Adams, keyboards and vocals"Sherriff of the Groove"- Brian Johnson, bass and vocals"Percussionist Extrodinaire"- Hubert Martin, percussion and vocals"The Machine Gun"- Jamie Sapelli, drums and vocals"Top Gun"- Eric Merovitch, saxes and vocals"Musical Director"- Anthony Gadaletta, lead vocals and guitar

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Location Bridgeport, CT - USA

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